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The pituitary gland is formed from two different embryonic sources: the anterior and intermediate lobes of the pituitary comes from Rathke’s pouch while the posterior lobe comes from:

Briefly describe the lytic cycle of a bacteriophage.  Are there mechanisms in the bacterial cell that can defend against bacteriophages?  If so, what are they? [1.5 pts]

Briefly explain the difference between the action spectrum and the absorption spectrum [1 pt]

Use a graph to find any relative maxima and minima. f(x) = -x2 + 6x – 5

Briefly describe the structural similarities/differences between chloroplasts and mitochondria.  Where are the electron transport chain (ETC) proteins located?  What is the function of the electron transport chain in both?  Are there any functional differences in the ETC of both?  In C3 plants, which plant cells contain chlorophyll and where is the chlorophyll located in chloroplasts (be specific)? [4 pts]

List two of the three properties of RNA that enable it to function as an enzyme [1 pt]

Solve the equation.  Express your answer as a fraction.  

Briefly discuss the lac operon.  What is the function of this operon?  Is this an inducible or repressible operon?  Is it normally active or inactive – explain why?  Is there a repressor, co-repressor, inducer, or co-inducer (if so, what is it)? [2.5 pts]

A researcher lyses (breaks open) a cell that contains nucleic acid molecules and capsomeres of tobacco mosaic virus (TMV).  The cell contents are left in a covered test tube overnight.  The next day, this mixture is sprayed onto tobacco plants.  What would you expect to happen to the plants that were sprayed with the mixture?